Potassium pentahydrogen bis(phosphate)

Flammability

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Reference

Endpoint:

flammable solids

Type of information:

experimental study

Adequacy of study:

key study

Study period:

The study was conducted on: 05/08/2009

Reliability:

1 (reliable without restriction)

Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:

guideline study

Qualifier:

according to guideline

Guideline:

EU Method A.10 (Flammability (Solids))

Deviations:

no

GLP compliance:

yes (incl. QA statement)

Test procedure:

burning rate test: preliminary screening test

Remarks on result:

substance does not ignite and propagate combustion either by burning with flame or smouldering along 200 mm of the powder train within the 2 minutes test period

No data.

Interpretation of results:

GHS criteria not met

Conclusions:

The test item potassium pentahydrogen bis(phosphate) could not be ignited. Therefore, the test item is considered not to be flammable. This study is conducted according to an appropriate guideline and under the conditions of GLP and therefore the study is considered to be acceptable and to adequately satisfy both the guideline requirement and the regulatory requirement as a key study for this endpoint.

Description of key information

One key study is available. Study was performed in accordance with EU Method A.10 and under the conditions of GLP.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

Flammability:

not classified

Justification for classification or non-classification

The test substance could not be ignited, therefore potassium pentahydrogen bis(phosphate) is not considered to be flammable. No classification is required in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (EU CLP).